Environmental Express Lab Chemicals and Supplies

The City of Winter Park, Florida is conducting a single source procurement for Environmental Express Lab Chemicals and Supplies for Fiscal Year 2026, targeting specific laboratory chemicals and supplies required for compliance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) standards. The procurement specifically covers specialized laboratory items including disposable BOD bottles, borosilicate filters, sterile petri dishes, MCE filters, COD digestion vials, glucose-glutamic acid standards, sterile sampling vials, solids standards, culture media, and laboratory tubes. Environmental Express has been identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of these critical laboratory products, which must meet precise specifications outlined in approved laboratory methods. The procurement notice will remain active for fifteen business days under Florida Statute 287.057, allowing potential respondents to submit alternative product information or statements of qualifications if they believe they can provide equivalent products. The due date for potential competing submissions is November 28, 2025, with interested parties required to notify the Procurement Division in writing at least five business days before the proposal due date if they believe the procurement unduly restricts competition.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated fiscal year spending for this single source procurement is $20,000.00, with no future purchases obligated to the vendor. The City has conducted market research and obtained certification of fair and reasonable pricing from Environmental Express. No site visits, bidder meetings, or conferences are planned as part of this procurement process. The procurement is structured to ensure strict adherence to Florida Standards for Environmental Analysis (FSEA), with an emphasis on obtaining precisely specified laboratory supplies that meet regulatory compliance requirements. Environmental Express has provided a sole source authorization letter confirming their exclusive manufacturing and distribution capabilities for the specified laboratory items. The procurement allows for potential alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent product capabilities, though the stringent regulatory compliance requirements may limit practical alternatives to the specified vendor.